Berwick Nature Reserve

Morfa Berwig Nature Reserve

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A hidden, wildlife gem!

This rich, scrubland area with water courses and ditches supports a variety of wildlife, including the quite rare and endangered, water vole. Nearby on-street parking.

Berwick Nature Reserve
Berwick Nature Reserve

Morfa Berwig has been shaped by human activity over several hundred years. It began with the creation of artificial flood banks for reclaiming the salt marsh to graze animals and trap fish, then in the 1790's coal mining activity made an appearance, the tall chimney that you will see towards the eastern end of the site formed part of the Carnarfon Colliery.

Gallery

You'll find some amazing creatures if you move quietly and carefully along the trails and through the undergrowth.

Common Lizard (Zootoca vivipara)
Common Lizard (Zootoca vivipara)
Tansy beetle (Chrysolina graminis)
Tansy beetle (Chrysolina graminis)
Speckled Bush Cricket, Nymph (Leptophyes punctatissima)
Speckled Bush Cricket, Nymph (Leptophyes punctatissima)
Damselfly (Ischnura heterosticta)
Damselfly (Ischnura heterosticta)
Stink Bugs (Pentatomidae)
Stink Bugs (Pentatomidae)
Ringlet butterfly (Aphantopus hyperantus)
Ringlet butterfly (Aphantopus hyperantus)
Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)
Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)
Large White (Pieris brassicae)
Large White (Pieris brassicae)
Dragonfly (Sympetrum sanguineum)
Dragonfly (Sympetrum sanguineum)
Berwick Nature Reserve
Berwick Nature Reserve
Berwick Nature Reserve
Berwick Nature Reserve
Berwick Nature Reserve
Berwick Nature Reserve
Berwick Nature Reserve

Important!

Map

Start from the B4297 near Bynea railway station (Heol-y-Bwlch). It's just a 10 to 15 minute walk to the beginning of the site down a narrow access road.

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Berwick Nature Reserve Map

Follow the orange trails on the above map being careful of the rivers edge (the black, short, dotted lines indicate no further access). The path can sometimes get overgrown so take care. The whole area is alive with insects, birds and invertebrates in the warmer months, sometimes teaming with dragon and damsel fly, if you're quiet enough you might even spot a water vole!

Berwick Nature Reserve General location

The site is very close to Loughor riverside walk and the National Cycle Network's Route 4, sadly there are no cycle lock-up points at the reserve.

Nearby attractions

Explore a few more interesting places in this area...

Loughor Estuary

Loughor Estuary

Beautiful riverside walk, frequented by many shoreline bird species, includes children's play area and medieval castle ruins nearby.
Loughor Estuary
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Parc Howard Museum

Parc Howard, museum and parkland

19th Century restored country house, now a museum of local historical artefacts, paintings and pottery collections, surrounded by beautiful gardens, parkland and childrens play area.
Parc Howard
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Llanelli Beach

Llanelli Beach

A long sandy beach, part of the Millennium Coastal Park, a short distance from Llanelli town centre and right next door to Sandy Water Park. An ideal location for walking or cycling along the beautiful loughor estuary sea front.
Llanelli Beach
FREE
PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Lliedi Reservoir, Swiss Valley

Swiss Valley

The Lower Lliedi Reservoir, 'Swiss Valley', is the perfect environment for a picturesque walk through mature woodland greenery, following a circular path around the waters edge.
Swiss Valley
FREE
Troserch Woods, Llangennech

Troserch Woods, Llangennech

A tranquil walk following the river Morlais through ancient woodland. Includes a mountain bike trail.
Troserch Woods
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Sandy Water Park, Llanelli

Sandy Water Park, Llanelli

A superb wetland habitat, see swans, ducks, cormorants and all manner of waterfowl whilst soaking up the beautiful lakeside atmosphere.
Sandy Water Park, Llanelli
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PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Burry Port

Burry Port harbour and sea front

Not one but two beaches to choose from! Two vast sandy beaches located either side of an historical, picturesque harbour.
Burry Port
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PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Pembrey Peninsula

Pembrey Peninsula

With 7 golden miles of sandy beach and 3 miles of dense pine forest the Pembrey peninsula is one of the destination highlights of the Welsh coastline.
Pembrey Peninsula
FREE
PARKING - PAY ON EXIT
Kidwelly

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An historical village on the river Gwendraeth estuary boasting a 13th Century Norman castle and riverside quay walk.
Kidwelly
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CASTLE - ENTRY FEE
Machynys Peninsula

Machynys Peninsula

An extremely popular area for walking and cycling, closely hugging the coast from Llanelli beach in the west to the Loughor estuary in the east.
Machynys Peninsula
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PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Penllergare Valley Woodland

Penllergare Valley Woodland

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PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Llyn Llech Owain Country Park

Llyn Llech Owain Country Park

Beautiful Lake surrounded by a network of accessible walking paths, plenty of wildlife to look out for. Includes children's play area, toilets and picnic area.
LLyn Llech Owain Country Park
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PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Millennium Coastal Park

Millennium Coastal Park

Over 11 miles of unspoilt coastline, sandy beaches, lakeland and woodland areas, traffic free cycling and walking along national routes, abundant wildlife.
Millennium Coastal Park
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PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
Pwll Nature Reserve

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Medieval Castles

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Explore haunting relics of the past in a dramatic and ancient landscape. This area has some of the finest and most well preserved, medieval castles in Wales.
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Beautiful Beaches

Beautiful Beaches

Discover endless miles of stunningly panoramic, golden, sandy beaches. Visit one of the longest beaches in Wales - Cefn Sidan at Pembrey, which is just one offering amongst many coastal gems.
Beautiful Beaches
Great Gardens

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